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OHSportsFan
Fan of Ohio Sports in Indy
God, that is painful to read and know. So many troubles in the world and we’re more inundated to see the bad 24/7. I have a soft spot for situations like this. I hate knowing anyone is going through that pain, but especially a bright young man.
We can say it repeatedly but mental health is real. And it requires practice, training, and outside strength for a lot of people - just as people work on bettering themselves physically through the gym, you can do the same by seeking help when your mental health is being tested.
Proud of Harry for writing that and putting it out there. He’s proof there are resources, experts/trained professionals and support for those that feel like they are at their end. I hope he continues to find what he needs in this life.
We can say it repeatedly but mental health is real. And it requires practice, training, and outside strength for a lot of people - just as people work on bettering themselves physically through the gym, you can do the same by seeking help when your mental health is being tested.
Proud of Harry for writing that and putting it out there. He’s proof there are resources, experts/trained professionals and support for those that feel like they are at their end. I hope he continues to find what he needs in this life.
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OHSportsFan
Fan of Ohio Sports in Indy
And beginning July 16, 2022 people can begin dialing 988.
It took way too long and has been in discussion for over 3 years (I think?), but I’m glad they finally established an easy 3-digit code much like 911 - much easier to remember than a 1-800 number, especially in emergency, distressful situations.
https://www.fcc.gov/suicide-prevention-hotline
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johnson2443
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I was having a conversation with my parents a few weeks ago and my Dad asked what I felt was going on with him. My response was that he is a wildly intelligent kid, and insanely talented at many things. He has a charity, does mission trips, and excels in the classroom all on top of the massive commitment to Ohio State Football. I had assumed he was just not focused enough on football, and never thought of this. I hope he stays in a good mental mind frame moving forward, as he has so much to provide the world outside of football. Wish him and his family the best.
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As someone who lost a parent to suicide when I was a teenager, I'm sitting here with tears running down my face after reading that. Harry has been a class act from the first day of his recruitment. I am so glad that he had the courage to approach Coach Day and seek the help he needs. To me, THAT shows far more toughness than "being soft". Wish the young man nothing but the best in dealing with his struggles, and thank God we have Ryan Day as a head coach who, along with his wife have made this issue a priority.
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Moments like this make you realize that we’re dealing with young men and how much they’re going through that’s bigger than the game of football. I don’t care if this kid never plays another down of football, as long as his mental health is in order and he can lead a healthy, happy and fruitful life
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Hopefully this gives some perspective to many who make abhorrent comments about players when they have no idea what they are going through.
Thank you Harry!
Thank you Harry!
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ORD_Buckeye
Wrong glass, Sir.
Same here. I posted during the season that my guess is that he was just more focused on school than on football. I wish I was right. Props to him for reaching out to Day and to Day for getting him the help he needed. Very courageous of him to tell his story in the hopes that it might help others....much more courageous than what too frequently gets that word used for playing the game.
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